Other photos in this gallery are off the beaten photography path for me, not the sort of thing I usually shoot. ]]>fleuretduamour@gmail.com (Chris Ford)ArtisticSmoke and Mirrorshttp://caine.zenfolio.com/p1020904671Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:44:55 GMTHide 'n' Shoothttp://caine.zenfolio.com/p243553938
]]>Most of these were taken after constructing a small hide for myself, which I used on the deck and all over the yard. Some, like the Black-capped Chickadee were taken hanging out of my studio window.]]>fleuretduamour@gmail.com (Chris Ford)WildlifeAnimalsHide 'n' Shoothttp://caine.zenfolio.com/p243553938Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:39:21 GMTMilkweed, Explodedhttp://caine.zenfolio.com/p713598100
]]>Wild milkweed on the bank of Muddy Creek. Every Autumn, it's time to spread the seeds, so they explode in a most spectacular way.

I love everything about them, from their alien-ish pods, the incredible softness of the seed fluff to the amazing strength and tenacity of the seeds. The structures, shapes and textures make these pods one of my favourite subjects.]]>fleuretduamour@gmail.com (Chris Ford)PlantsScenicMilkweed, Explodedhttp://caine.zenfolio.com/p713598100Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:13:23 GMTFrozen Worldhttp://caine.zenfolio.com/p739590083
]]>My frozen little corner of the world, anyway. It has been very cold so far, averaging out around -15F to -25F (-26C to -31.6C) every day.